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"Sugar Man" from Rodriguez’s album 'Cold Fact', released March 5, 1970
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Song Meaning and Drug References

The Dealer:
- The "Sugar Man" in the lyrics represents a local drug peddler or connection who supplies illegal substances.

Substances Listed:
- The chorus explicitly names various drugs and items associated with the lifestyle, including coke (cocaine), sweet Mary Jane (marijuana), and jumpers (amphetamines/speed).

The Message:
- Rodriguez described the track as a descriptive song rather than a prescriptive one, emphasizing the perils and trap of addiction rather than endorsing it. He himself maintained that he never did hard drugs, preferring wine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixto_Rodriguez


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